Power running boards^{* *}If equipped The power running boards deploy when opening a door or by using the switch inside the vehicle. The power running boards stow by closing a door, operating the switch inside the vehicle, or by driving 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher. Warning: Cautions regarding the power running boards Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may cause serious injury. Check to make sure that all passengers and people in the vehicle’s surrounding area do not have a hand on the boards or any part of their body in a position where it could be caught between the boards and the vehicle when the power running boards is being operated. Confirm that the boards have completely deployed or stowed before getting in or out of the vehicle. If someone gets in or out of the vehicle during the power running boards operation, the boards may stop deploying or stowing. Take care when pressing the power steps switch. The boards will deploy or stow and may hit other people or objects. Always check that the power steps switch is turned off when cleaning the boards, before jacking up or placing any object under the vehicle, or if boards are not operating correctly. Do not allow children to operate the power running boards. Operating the power running boards so that the boards contacts someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death. Jam protection function Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may cause serious injury. Do not place any body part between the boards and vehicle. The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that is caught. Side door linked operation Opening a door: The appropriate board deploys. Closing a door: The appropriate board stows. Note: Jam protection function Power running boards Jam protection function If a board contacts an obstacle when deploying, it will stow. If an obstacle gets caught between a board and the vehicle when stowing, the board will deploy. If an obstacle is detected 3 times in a row during power running board operation, the board will stop at the position it contacts the obstacle. When the side door on the same side as the board is opened and closed, or switch is operated once the obstacle is cleared, the board will attempt to stow or deploy again. Automatic stowing function from vehicle moving The boards will be automatically stowed, under the following condition: Vehicle speed is approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher The boards will not automatically deploy again when vehicle speed returns to less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If “ Power Steps Unable to Deploy See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-Information display The board may not be completely deployed. Close and open the door once more or use the switch inside the vehicle (Deploying and stowing the power running boards from inside) and completely deploy the board. If “ Power Steps Unable to Retract See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-Information display The boards may not be completely stowed. Check that nothing is caught between the boards and the vehicle. If “ Power Steps System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota dealer. When snow or mud is attached to the boards or the boards are frozen The power running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on a board, check that it is completely deployed. If the power running boards are not operating correctly, turn the power steps switch off and refrain from use. After recharging/reconnecting the battery If the power running boards have not completely deployed or stowed, the boards may not move in the intended direction the first time they are operated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will resume normal operation. When getting in and out of the vehicle Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to contact with the lower part of the vehicle body. Switches Power steps switch Deploying and stowing the power running boards from inside Deploys the running boards on both sides. Stows the running boards on both sides. Putting the switch in the neutral position sets the power running boards to AUTO mode. AUTO mode allows the deploying/stowing of the boards to be linked to opening/closing of the side doors. Both power running boards are deployed when “ OUT” position is selected. Operation only if steps are not already deployed. Both power running boards are stowed when “ OFF” position is selected. Operation only if steps are not already stowed.